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Raymond rolls out Edge lithium-ion stacker
GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation recently announced an addition to its Raymond Basics product line with the Edge Stacker — a motorized, lithium-ion stacker with a 2,600-pound capacity. Ideal for light-duty applications, the Edge Stacker offers high maneuverability with the capability to lift loads as high as 140 inches, Raymond contends in a news […]
Vintage Vibes formally opens storefront in Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. — Vintage Vibes — a new, woman-owned business that offers trendy and affordable new and vintage items of all sizes — has opened a storefront in downtown Owego. The boutique, located at 173 Front St., held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 26 with the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce. Vintage
Mirabito Holdings adds three new board members
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Mirabito Holdings, Inc. recently appointed three employees as new members of its board of directors. Joining the board are Justin Fisher, senior VP of supply; Jason Mirabito, senior VP of wholesale; and Matthew Meehan, senior VP of home comfort & commercial fuels. In his role, Fisher negotiates and executes purchasing and hedging
Area localities get Climate Smart Community project funds
Communities in Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Tier were among those recently awarded funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC’s) Climate Smart Communities grant program. In all, $11 million went to municipalities as part of the $196 million in Regional Economic Development Council awards, Basil Seggos, commissioner of
ICS expands Northeast footprint by acquiring Massachusetts firm
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — ICS has expanded with the acquisition of a company in Raynham, Massachusetts. It purchased Unified Networking Solutions, a provider of information-technology (IT) services in the Southeastern Massachusetts market. ICS didn’t disclose any financial terms of its acquisition agreement in its news release announcing it. Founded in 1986, ICS is an Endicott–based provider
Cayuga Health buys space at The Shops at Ithaca Mall
LANSING, N.Y. — Cayuga Health plans to redevelop the former retail space at The Shops at Ithaca Mall into a new mixed-use health-care facility. Plans will also include the development of a new health-education center in partnership with Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College. The health-care system on March 15 announced that
Willie’s opens new café location in Utica
UTICA , N.Y.— After five years with just one location, Willie’s Bagel Café is bringing its New York City–style bagels to even more people with a second location in the former Patio Drive-In property on Oriskany Street. Willie’s Gourmet Cafe, which opened in early March, fulfills a longtime dream for owner William Rodriguez, who always
Cornish becomes 10th president of Ithaca College
ITHACA, N.Y. — Since her arrival at Ithaca College as provost, La Jerne Terry Cornish has played a significant role in decision-making processes targeting the school’s academic direction. That includes the launch of the physician-assistant studies graduate program and the recently announced creation of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Ithaca College said. Cornish
Westbrooks to start as Cornell University librarian on July 1
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell University has named Elaine L. Westbrooks as its next university librarian, starting July 1. Cornell Provost Michael Kotlikoff appointed, and the Cornell Board of Trustees approved, Westbrooks as the Carl A. Kroch University Librarian, according to a news release on the Cornell Chronicle website. Westbrooks is currently vice provost and university
Wells College names Henking VP of academic & student affairs
AURORA, N.Y. — Wells College has appointed Susan Henking as its new VP for academic and student affairs. Henking, who starts her position on July 1, was selected after a comprehensive national search that began last fall. She succeeds Cindy J. Speaker, provost and dean of the college, who will be leaving Wells at the
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